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RE: Space saver spare tires are a joke



The space saver spares are so prevalent because they are lighter,
cheaper and smaller than a real spare rim and tire.  Lots of advantages
for the automakers in there.

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> From: 	c a l i b a n[SMTP:caliban@sharon.net]
> Sent: 	Friday, January 15, 1999 4:39 PM
> To: 	mlcmlcmlc
> Cc: 	C1J1Miller@aol.com; quattro list; 200q20v list
> Subject: 	Re: Space saver spare tires are a joke
> 
> On Fri, 15 Jan 1999, mlcmlcmlc wrote:
> 
> ]In a car as large as the type 44 sedans & avants, not outfitting or
> ]designing a space for a proper stock sized spare tire is outrageous !
> The
> ]stock sized wheels and tires are not that big, 205/60 or 215/60  15"
> .  BTW,
> ]the 87 sedan is a tight fit in the trunk w/ a 15x7 w/ 205/60 as a
> spare.
> ]The floor panel is slightly raised at the rear. I imagine the 91 200
> 15x7.5
> ]w/215/60 would raise the panel more (obviously), the question is the
> ]diameter.
> 
> 	my understanding is that even with a full size spare, 
> 	one isn't supposed to drive on it for longer than it 
> 	takes to get a proper replacement immediately.  that's
> 	just what i remember hearing years and years ago, it
> 	could be wrong.  but perhaps that's why tinySpares are
> 	so prevalent, to encourage the owner to get that taire
> 	fixed.
> 
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